ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 17/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 220g).
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
Huawei nova Y61
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 5W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 25/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the Huawei nova Y61, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores 45 points higher (62/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (52/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (57/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (52/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (57/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (65/100 vs 25/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova Y61?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 45 points (62/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and the Huawei nova Y61?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova Y61?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on camera score (52/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or the Huawei nova Y61?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra over the Huawei nova Y61?
The ASUS Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.